This is a perfect blend of a traditional shrine and modern architecture. There's no sense of conflict at all—it's really impressive how the architect pulled it off.
Akagi Shrine | Review by 莊添財
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Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival)
This is an annual festival of Okunitama-jinja Shrine in Fuchu City, Tokyo. The festival has a history of more than 1,000 years, originating from the "Kokufu-sai / Konomachi " of Musashi Province, and is designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Asset by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Festivals like this are pretty rare in Tokyo. It’s got a long history and really keeps the traditions alive.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, located in Shinjuku, is Tokyo’s centralized administration complex, comprised of three buildings: the First Main Office Building, the Second Main Office Building, and the Metropolitan Assembly Building. The First Main Office Building is home to a 45th floor Observation Deck, which is accessible by dedicated elevator on the 1st floor. In just 55 seconds the dedicated elevator will whisk you into the skies, to a height of 202 meters above ground and the sprawling view of Tokyo below.
There's a baggage check at the entrance on the first floor, but I was lucky—there was no line at all. Then you can take the elevator up to the 45th-floor observation deck. The view of Tokyo is amazing, and it's free!
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YouMe Town Hiroshima
YouMe Town Hiroshima opened in Minami ward, Hiroshima City in 2008. Their three floors contain about 170 different shops, featuring popular fashion items, daily goods, knick-knacks, groceries etc. You can find anything essential for your daily life here.
The food court is pretty good, with lots of options to choose from.